ATLANTA (September 16, 2011) –Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) has sent a memo to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to stay the execution of Troy Anthony Davis. Joining Sen. Orrock’s call to grant clemency, or alternatively a new trial, is U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D – 5th District), U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-13th District) and U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop (D – 2nd District).
Neil Hegebarth to Intern with Office of Sen. Albers
ATLANTA (August 15, 2011) – State Sen. John Albers (R-Alpharetta) welcomes Neil Hegebarth as an intern in his office for the fall of 2011. Interns help with various tasks around the office including research, website maintenance, community events and meetings with state leaders. Continue reading “Neil Hegebarth to Intern with Office of Sen. Albers”
Hill & Rogers Named National Chairmen of the Year
Atlanta, Ga. August 11, 2011 Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Representative Calvin Hill have been awarded State Co-Chair of the Year at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC). Nearly 2,000 state legislators, policy experts, and private-sector leaders from across the country are ALEC members and focused on applying limited government principles to solving the issues facing the states and our nation at this critical time.
This prestigious award was given to the state legislators that demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free-markets, federalism and individual liberty.
“I am honored and humbled to be named with Representative Hill as State Co-Chairs by the American Legislative Exchange Council”, said Rogers. “I have always stood up for conservative values and principles and will continue to do so.”
ALEC National Chairman Rep. Noble Ellington announced, “ALEC is pleased to honor State Co-Chairman Senator Rogers for his outstanding leadership in Georgia and serving as an example for ALEC legislators all over America.
Sen. Chip Rogers serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 21st Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee and Cobb counties. He can be reached at his office at 404.463.1378 or by email at chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
August 12, 2011
For Information Contact:
Natalie Dale, Director
natalie.dale@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Unterman Joins Actress Mira Sorvino as Moderator of NCSL Human Trafficking Forum
ATLANTA (August 12, 2011) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) attended the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) in San Antonio, Texas to moderate a human trafficking forum along side Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino.
Sen. Rogers to Serve on International Committee for Council of State Governments
ATLANTA- (Tuesday, July 12, 2011) – Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has been chosen to serve as a member of The Council of State Governments’ International Committee for 2011 and 2012. CSG is a nonpartisan organization that fosters partnerships of learning by advising state government officials and leaders in their process of formulating public policy. In his new role, Rogers will help the committee track global economic developments and how they will impact state government. CSG national committees meet twice a year. This year’s 2011 North American Summit & National Conference will be held Oct. 19-23 in Bellevue, Washington. Continue reading “Sen. Rogers to Serve on International Committee for Council of State Governments”